# Tomato Butter Recipes This Sweet Condiment is an Unusual Topping for Various Dishes By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-butter References: [epicurious](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tomato-Butter-51108420) People who are looking to add a different dimension to their meals may want to consider making some tomato butter. Although that sounds like a very strange condiment, it brings a sweet and smooth texture to such dishes as fish, rice and even crostini. What makes the tomato butter even more appealing is the fact that it is extremely easy to make. All a person needs for the [tomato butter recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-steakhouse-butter) are some [cherry tomatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-cherry-tomatoes), butter and salt. Once the cherry tomatoes are broiled to bursting, they are processed with salt until coarsely pureed and then stirred in [softened butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-butters). The result is creamy and savory. Tomato butter is one way to make a meal stand out whether for the family or a group of friends who are over for a dinner party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Condiment Trends:** The rise of unique condiments like tomato butter presents an opportunity for innovation in the condiment industry. - **Gourmet Meal Enhancer:** Tomato butter provides a sophisticated twist to dishes, creating an opportunity for innovation in the gourmet food industry. - **DIY Flavor Enhancements:** The popularity of homemade flavor enhancements, such as tomato butter, opens up possibilities for innovation in the DIY cooking industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Condiment Industry:** The tomato butter trend offers a chance for manufacturers to develop and market new condiment products. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** Restaurants and food brands can capitalize on the demand for unique flavors by incorporating tomato butter into their menus and product offerings. - **DIY Cooking Industry:** The DIY cooking industry can promote and provide resources for homemade condiment recipes like tomato butter to meet the growing consumer interest in homemade flavor enhancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Tomato Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-ice-toast.md) - [Tomato-Based Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-culinary-tomatoes.md) - [Buttery Marinara Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-calabrian-chili-marinara-sauce.md) - [Anchovy-Infused Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchovy-lemon-butter.md) - [Poppable Tomato Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-pearls.md) - [Tangy-Sweet Ketchup Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-ketchup-smoothie.md) - [Tomato-Free Sauce Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatofree-sauce.md) - [Savory Tomato Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatini.md) - [Tomato-Free Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-pasta-sauces.md)